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Phases III and IV would be the best for modern formations - the Phases are referring to livery versions, frequently the same locos and cars have been around since Phase I through to Phase V. I'd suggest a Phase III or IV F40PH (Walthers) along with three or four of their Amfleet 2s, one of them a Food Service car (The Amfleet 2 is a more detailed model than the Amfleet 1, at least, judging by the examples in my LHS). I recall seeing an article a few months ago in MR about passenger trains that featured this formation on a USA-Canada train. They also suggested that Heritage cars (old streamliners) or Horizon fleet cars could be found in the train, so it's really up to you - run what you think looks right! <br /> <br />If you'd rather run the bilevel superliner cars, then a possible formation (also in the article) would be Phase III F40PH, Coach/Baggage, Coach, Lounge, Diner and Sleeper cars, followed by an MHC (Material Handling Car) in a mix of Phase III and IV paint schemes. These may not be suitable for your layout depending on where it's set - Superliners aren't able to go everywhere as some lines (mainly in the east) have insufficient clearances for their height. <br /> <br />Hope this is of some use, I can't find the article right now but will try to find out which issue it was in if that's of any help!
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